Coleophora kearfottella

(Coleophora kearfottella)

Description

Coleophora kearfottella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in North America, including New Jersey, Ontario, Quebec and Prince Edward Island. The larvae feed on the leaves of Salix (including Salix bebbiana and Salix discolor) and Ribes species. They create a lobe case.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Coleophoridae
Genus:Coleophora
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